The reason why pug shed and grooming tips

Pugs do shed much of their coat all year round and it even worse during
summer and autumn. If you own a pug, you must at one time wondered why pug shed
and what ways can on manage pug shedding. This article highlights the reasons
why do pug shed and grooming tips that can help reduce shedding.

Why
pug shed

Pugs have a thick coat that is full of coarse hair. Through a process called
shedding, they lose their old damaged hair throughout the year. Even though shedding
is a normal process for most animals, in pugs, the frequency and amount of hair
that they shed is more.

Some of the factors that affect the amount of hair pug
shed are-

Pug health-If pug has health problems,
it can shed more compared with healthy ones.

Seasons-During winter, which is a
cold season, pug develops thick coats, which they shed during the spring
season, which is a bit warmer. The reason why they grow a thick coat
during winter is to keep themselves warm.

Pug lifestyle-In case a
pug spend most of its time indoors, coat thickness will not change
drastically therefore, the shedding will be fair throughout the year.

Below are tips that can reduce pug shedding

Pug
grooming tips

1.
Regular Brushing

Even though you cannot stop the normal pug shedding, you can reduce the
amount of hair that fall on your floor, bed, couches or your clothes by
brushing the coat regularly.

You have to find the best brush for pugs
that can reach the pug undercoat to remove loose and damaged hair that could
fall on your clothes. Brushing is not only the best way to reducing pug
shedding but also it is the best time to bond with your pug. You can brush your
pug on a daily basis and ensure you have the right DE shedding tool.

2.
Bath him once a month

Pug bathing time is fun. For great hygiene and creating a strong bond, you
can bathe your pug at least once every month. Choose the best shampoo for
pugs, which should be hypoallergenic and will not
irritate their skin.

In addition, pugs are prone to dermatitis conditions especially small pugs;
therefore choose a shampoo that will not irritate their big eyes and ears also.

Once you have finished bathing your pug, you should use a blow dryer to dry
their coat. Set the dryer to the lowest setting and move it around the pug
coat.